Need someone to talk to? Call the Parent Stress Line: 1.800.632.8188
Free & Confidential 24/7
DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS ALL IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.
Online Virtual Support Groups and our 24/7 Stress Line are still available.
Virtual Support Groups
Parenting Group for Parents working with Department of Children and Family Services I (DCF)
Thu Noon-1pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Joel
This online parenting support group is for parents that are working with the Department of Children and Family Services. Meet and speak with other parents that are working through their action plans in hopes for reunification with their children. Certificates and letters of attendance awarded after attending 8 weeks of classes.
Parenting Group for Parents working with Department of Children and Family Services II (DCF)
Fri 5pm-6pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Maria
This online parenting support group is for parents that are working with the Department of Children and Family Services. Meet and speak with other parents that are working through their action plans in hopes for reunification with their children. Certificates and letters of attendance awarded after attending 8 weeks of classes.
Parenting Teenagers
Support Group
Fri Noon-1:00pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Richie
This parenting group is for parents of children between the ages of 13-18 who are struggling
with challenges that this age group brings to parenting. Connect with other parents that share your frustrations and get the support and feedback you need to help yourself and your children
manage this challenging time in both of your lives.
Lunch and Learn Online
Parenting Group
Fri Noon-1pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Jen
Parenting is the hardest job in the world. At times the challenges and struggles get overwhelming and creates a lot of stress and frustration for parents. Do you need to get some feedback to your questions? Do you need help with steps to take to reduce stress so you can parent better? Take your lunch and come and join our community.
Online Support Group for Parents
with Teens with Special Needs
Wed Noon-1:00pm EST (Open) - Facilitators Sara & Lori
Parenting during a pandemic is hard. Parenting a teen with special needs during these stressful times often feels impossible. This online group is for anyone who is raising a teenager who has special needs, whether those needs are behavioral, emotional, learning, physical, or medical.
Single Parents
Support Group
Wed 7pm-8pm EST (Open) - Facilitators Bei & Sandy
This group is for parents that are parenting a child on their own. Speak with other parents that share the challenges that most single parents have and get advice, feedback and discover resources to help you manage this challenging parenting role.
Meetup Monday
Parenting Connection
Mon 6:00-7:00pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Colleen
You just finished dinner, got the kids settled with their homework and you feel physically and emotionally drained. What a Monday! At times, the challenges and struggles get overwhelming and creates a lot of stress and frustration for parents so why not finish your Monday on a positive note and connect with other parents to see that you are not alone.
Informal Social
Parenting Group
Mon 6:30-7:30pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Tanya
We’ll check in with each other, show support, share survival tips, talk about important topics, and have a laugh during this stressful, new-normal world we are living in.
Kids crying in the background or making silly faces in the camera are welcome!
Pajamas encouraged!
Community (In-Person) Support Groups
We request that you contact the group facilitator prior to attending your first
meeting so that we know to expect you. Facilitator contact information is provided for each group.
Boston
Metro
ROXBURY
Family Resource Center
56 Dimock Street (entrance is the green door on the lower right hand side of the building)
Roxbury, MA
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Chris • 617-299-0614
MATTAPAN - not open to the public
JOELYN'S FAMILY HOME - not open to the public
SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTION = not open to the public
Greater
Boston
DEDHAM - temporarily virtual
Stop & Shop (Upstairs Conference Room)
170 Providence Highway
Dedham, MA 02026
(served by public transportation 35, 34E and 52 buses)
Mondays 6:30-8pm
Contact Richie • 617-926-5008 x 108
NEWTON
Brigham House
20 Hartford St.
Wednesdays (childcare available) 7:00-8:00 pm
Contact Bei• 617-396-7565
MA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION NORFOLK - not open to the public
QUINCY
Wollaston Church of the Nazarene
37 E. Elm Ave ( use entrance on Wendell Street)
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Room 114)
Contact Nancy • 781-331-3125
Metro West
Boston
MIDDLESEX HOUSE OF CORRECTION - not open to public
WALTHAM
Brandeis University
415 South St, Waltham, MA
Tuesdays
7:15-9:00 pm
Contact Marcia • 617-926-5008 x 108
Southeast
Massachusetts
BRISTOL COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTION - not open to the public
FALL RIVER
Family Resource Center
45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA
2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Contact Jaime • 617-926-5008 x108
PLYMOUTH COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTION - not open to the public
NANTUCKET
Nantucket Community School
56 Centre Street, Nantucket, MA
Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact Suzanne F. • 508-332-9823
Northeast
Massachusetts
GLOUCESTER - temporarily virtual
Family Enrichment Programs
29 Emerson Ave.
Tuesdays (childcare & transportation available)
5:15 - 6:30 pm
Contact Tanya • 978-281-2400 x 5382
LAWRENCE - Spanish - #1
Family Resource Center
1 Union Street, Suite 104
Thursdays
10:00-12:00 noon
Contact Richie • 617-926-5008 x108
LAWRENCE - Spanish - #2
Family Youth Initiative/PATCH
130 Parker St.
Wednesdays
10:00-12:00 noon
Contact Grace • 978-332-8250
Western
Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD
Bay Meadow Apartments - Community Room
100 Baymeadow Road, Springfield MA
1st & 3rd Thursday
10:00 - 11:00 am (Bi-weekly)
Contact Lisa R • 413-733-3316
PITTSFIELD - temporarily virtual
Family Resource Center & Berkshire Children & Families
480 West Street, Pittsfield MA
Mondays
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Contact Melia H.• 413-464-5280
GREAT BARRINGTON - temporarily virtual
Family Resource Center
141 West Ave, Great Barrington, MA
Wed
11:00am - Noon
Contact Shasta B and Chandra R • 413.528.0298
Central
Massachusetts
WORCESTER - registration required 617-926-5008 x106
Family Services of Central Massachusetts (Affiliated with Seven Hills)
210 Lincoln St. (Lower Level), Worcester MA
Tuesdays
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Contact Jennifer • 508-481-0203
PLEASE NOTE OUR GROUPS ARE NOT OPEN TO OBSERVERS
AND ARE ONLY FOR PARENTS THAT NEED SUPPORT.
For more information or if you'd like to start a parent support group in your community,
contact Richie at richie@parentshelpingparents.org or 617-926-5008, ext 106.